Internal Audit Executive

• Execute Internal Audit assignments in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
• Perform audit assignments through understanding of business & risks, identify system and process issues • Identify internal control weaknesses, compliance gaps, operational inefficiencies and emerging risk and recommend practical improvement actions.
• Prepare complete and accurate audit working papers to support audit findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare complete and accurate audit working papers to support audit findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Draft audit findings and assist in the preparations of internal audit reports for Management
• Communicate audit findings clearly with the auditees to validate facts, understand root causes and agree on corrective action plans.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to assess the implementations and effectiveness of agreed management action plans.
• Support compliance review and special investigations as assigned to safeguard organizational integrity
• Apply data analytics, audit tools and technology to enhance audit efficiency, coverage and effectiveness.
• Maintain independence, objectivity, confidentiality and ethical standards in all audit activities.
• Keep updated of regulatory requirements, internal policies and best practices relevant to internal auditing.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function and maintain professional growth through ongoing development.
• Perform any other audit related duties or assignments as directed by the Leader / Head of Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / ACCA / CIMA / CIA, or any related discipline field
• Minimum 2–3 years of working experience in internal audit, including exposure to operational and financial audits.
• Preferably candidates with high integrity, good working ethics and punctual in meeting deadlines
• Analytical thinking, able to identify control lapses and process improvements required
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working in a team
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability with knowledge in the financial institution industry, familiarity with ISO certification processes and corporate governance frameworks will be highly advantageous
• Self-motivated with good attitude, possess good communication, team work and analytical skills